Beans are a frugal super food...they cost pennies and are packed with protein and fiber. A can of refried beans costs about $1, and this Crock Pot Refried Bean Recipe can be made for about 50ยข. So, what do you do with all these refried beans? Why don't you have a "Make Your Own Burrito Bar" for dinner or make The Budget Diet's Easy Mexican Rice Recipe, and you'll have the obligatory accompaniment to any Mexican Dinner.
Course
side
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time4hours
Total Time4hours5minutes
Servings6servings
AuthorKristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Ingredients
1cupdry pinto beansrinsed and drained
1small onion chopped or 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1teaspooncumin
2teaspoonssalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Add all the ingredients to your crockpot.
Add 5 cups hot water or enough to cover your beans plus 2 inches.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.*
Drain.
Use a potato masher to get that perfect refried bean consistency.
Recipe Notes
*Crock pot cooking times vary, so please make a note on this recipe with the cooking time for your pot.